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Recent Fatalities Raise Questions About Chicago Bike Safety

Four cyclists have been killed this summer in Chicago. Wednesday night, another was struck in a hit-and-run in the Loop. Join us for a discussion on bike safety with the advocacy director for the  Active Transportation Alliance.

Effort to End Gerrymandering in Illinois Officially Dead

The Illinois Supreme Court late Thursday evening ruled that the question of map drawing cannot appear before voters on the November ballot. The process will remain in the hands of state power brokers like House Speaker Michael Madigan.

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August 25, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the August 25, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Sox Fans Guarantee New Naming Rights for Ballpark Will Be Mocked

The new name for U.S. Cellular Field is striking out with many White Sox fans. The story of how Guaranteed Rate Field came to be.

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Attorney for Brendan Dassey of ‘Making a Murderer’ on Overturned Conviction

Brendan Dassey, whose confession to involvement in the murder of Teresa Halbach was depicted in the wildly popular Netflix documentary series “Making a Murderer,” may be released from prison by Thanksgiving. We hear from his post-trial attorney on the judge's ruling.

CTU Considers October Strike if New Deal Not Struck

Without a new contract agreement with CPS, Chicago teachers are looking at their second work stoppage this year. 

August 24, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the August 24, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

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Gourmet Mushrooms Grow in Old Meatpacking Plant

In this food-crazy town, more and more chefs are looking for locally grown produce for their menus. Now they can get gourmet, specialty mushrooms grown in the heart of Chicago. Jay Shefsky went to check it out.  

Despite Lead in Polls, Maintaining Unity Still an Issue for Democrats

Hillary Clinton may be riding high in the polls but tensions between her and the progressive left of her party remain. What do Democrats need to do to maintain party unity?

Making Sense of Illinois’ Changing Health Care Landscape

A growing number of health insurance companies are pulling out of Obamacare. Checking out the latest on the Affordable Care Act.  

Actor Kevin Bacon Speaks With Young Chicago Authors

We hear from actor Kevin Bacon about helping out a group of young Chicago authors known as the Bomb Squad.

McDonald’s Wins Big at Rio 2016 Olympics

Olympic athletes are lovin' McDonald's at the Rio games. That story and more from Crain's Chicago Business.

Trump Shakes Up Staff as Campaign Tries to Broaden Base

Some conservatives are questioning whether the latest campaign moves will help Donald Trump broaden his base of support.

How Playboy Magazine Created a Taste for Architecture and Design

We revisit an exhibition in suburban Elmhurst that examines how Playboy exposed its readers to new concepts in architecture and design.

What Macy’s Store Closings Might Mean for Retail Industry at Large

Macy's is closing 100 stores. Will other traditional retailers follow suit?